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F28 OTP

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,795 mi
Last recorded33,795 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 OTP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,030 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 33,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,544 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2012 32,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,757 miles

o,s and n,s floor and sill getting rusty needs wax oiling .

rubber cut o,front tyre.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 27,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o,s and n,s floor and sill getting rusty needs wax oiling .

rubber cut o,front tyre.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

o,s and n,s wiper rubbers poor con

slight rust o,s and n,s door sills

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,450 miles

o,s and n,s wiper rubbers poor con

slight rust o,s and n,s door sills

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,176 miles

n,s front tyre side wall rubber cut

Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n,s,front tyre side wall rubber cut.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 16,637 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 16,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S and N/S door sills getting rusty. † N/S front tyre side wall rubber cut

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F28 OTP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F28 OTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F28 OTP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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